New DAC, what should I look for?


I currently have a PSA DirectStream Mk1 (modified with APS output transformers and external power supply). Nothing wrong with it at all, but it's the oldest components I have and I'm thinking I may want to try something different. Budget is  ~5k used

 

The sound profile that I'm looking for is smooth and spacious. Yes, details are nice, but I can compromise somewhat on that to gain smoothness and spaciousness.

 

The rest of my system consists of PureAudioProject Trio15Classic driven by MasterSound Compact 845. Streamer is Holo Audio Red and Small Green Computer i7 is taking care of the Roon/HQPlayer duties. All cables are Silversmith

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@texasblues1959  that is the right mindset but apparently we have super human hearing every time we spend more

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This is my main setup:

 

Speakers - Genelec 8361A.

DSP/Streamer/Room Endpoint/Subwoofer Management - MiniDSP SHD Studio

DAC - RME ADI-2 DAC FS

Subwoofer - Two Power Sound Audio S1512m

Room Treatment - Targeted Comer Bass Traps and Diffusion Panels